Carvela Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Carvela Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 58.241167
- Longitude: -0.430000
|
| Wreck Depth |
110 m
|
| Water Depth |
128 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
CARVELA |
|
Type
|
fishing vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
26.9 m |
| Width |
7.2 m |
| Draught |
3.1 |
| Tonnage |
52 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 20, 1999
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1999 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Dec 20, 1999 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the vessel CARVELA is located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 58 14.47 N, 0 25.8 W. This underwater obstruction, identified as a sunken wreck, was documented following an incident reported on December 20, 1999. The site is charted as an underwater wreck with a clearance depth of 110 meters. Survey data indicates the structural remains are consistent with a steel vessel of known tonnage. Mariners and divers should be aware of this charted hazard situated in the North Sea region.
Surveying Details
HH260/400/05 20.12.99 HH260/400/05 20.12.99 SANK IN 5814.51N, 00 25.7W [EUR]. (MRCC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 20.12.99). INS AS WK USC 110MTRS (TONNAGE KNOWN). - NM 378/2000.
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. CREW OF SIX RESCUED. BUILT IN 1979.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W
Carvela on Wreck Map
Carvela Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the CARVELA wreck located?
The CARVELA wreck is located at coordinates 58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W.
How deep is the CARVELA and where exactly is it located?
The CARVELA lies at a depth of about 110 meters and is located at coordinates 58 14.47 N,0 25.8 W.
How deep is the seabed around the CARVELA?
The seabed around the CARVELA lies at approximately 128 meters deep.
When did the CARVELA sink?
The CARVELA sank on Dec 20, 1999.
When was the wreck of the CARVELA discovered?
The wreck of the CARVELA was discovered in 1999.
What country did the CARVELA belong to?
The CARVELA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the CARVELA?
The CARVELA had a tonnage of 52 tons.
What type of wreck is the CARVELA?
The CARVELA is classified as a fishing vessel.
General Comments
STEEL HULL